Summary for salary increase for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police; allowances of up to 120% proposed

A summary has been prepared to increase the salaries and security allowances of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. It proposes granting a "security challenge allowance"—ranging from 75% to 120% of their basic salary—to personnel deployed in various areas. The summary has been forwarded to the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi.

According to the proposal, it is recommended that police personnel deployed in the southern districts and the merged districts receive an allowance equivalent to 120% of their basic salary; those in other settled districts should receive 100%, while personnel in the Hazara region should receive 75%.

The summary indicates that the payment of this allowance is expected to result in an additional monthly expenditure exceeding 5.15 billion rupees.

Request for Additional Funds for the Police

The summary notes that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has been engaged in counter-terrorism operations for the past three decades, during which its personnel have made significant sacrifices. Despite this, the salaries and allowances of the police force remain lower compared to those in other provinces.

The document further highlights that, due to budgetary constraints, the police are facing difficulties in meeting their requirements for weaponry, protective gear, and modern surveillance equipment. Consequently, additional funds have been requested to enhance operational capabilities.

Plan for the Procurement of Weapons and Modern Equipment

To address the force's requirements, the summary includes a plan for the procurement of sub-machine guns, rifles, bulletproof jackets, ballistic helmets, drones, thermal weapon sights, binoculars, anti-drone systems, and armored vehicles. According to sources, additional funds exceeding Rs 13.87 billion have been requested for these procurements. For the 2026-27 fiscal year, a request has been made to allocate Rs 11.16 billion for procurements in the settled districts, and over Rs 3.35 billion for the merged districts.

Funds Requested for Development Projects

The summary also recommends the provision of additional funds to complete ongoing police development projects and various other schemes. A total of Rs 12.22 billion has been requested for this purpose.

These proposals aim to improve the financial incentives for police personnel, while also addressing shortages in weaponry, protective gear, and modern equipment. However, the information provided does not indicate any decision regarding the implementation of these recommendations or the final approval of the allowances.